“In an attempt to evade the patrolling officers, the two men ran and dropped something near one of the houses,” he said.

The officers found a 9mm pistol and six bullets and arrested the men.

On Monday morning August 26, at 12.30am, police arrested three men and a woman on gun and car-theft-related charges.

Warrant Officer Malila said four people standing next to a white Polo Vivo on the corners of Regent and Argyle streets, Woodstock had climbed into the car and sped off through the residential roads, after spotting patrolling police officers.

With the help of the neighbourhood watch, police cornered the car inDundonald Street.

The occupants of the car tried to throw something under a nearby car as officers approached.

The Southern Suburbs Tatler was established in 1979. This long established popular community title includes the key shopping centres Cavendish Square and Kenilworth Centre within its distribution area.